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netste.exe

Trojan - Downloader

Files by the names smfelf.dll, smfelf.dll, netste.exe, netsci.dll are created by a computer virus program that affects the computers running on the Microsoft windows operating systems. It's analysis report is given below

Files found - view
C:\Windows\system32\dllcache\msaro.exe
C:\Windows\netsci.dll
C:\Windows\netste.exe
C:\Windows\system32\smfelf.dll
C:\Windows\system32\wmsfeu.dll

Files in Temp folder
%Temp%\msaro.exe

There may be more files created by this virus program. You can find them out. First locate and note down the "date of creation" of any of the files mentioned above, and after that, search the hard disk for other files created on that date or onward. See image

Necessary steps required to remove this virus program

  • To remove processes created by the virus program from the Task Manager
  • To search and delete files created by the virus program from the hard disk. Enable to view "hidden files and folders" before you search. Otherwise files created by the virus program inside the hidden folders will not be found
  • To remove obsolete registry keys using CCleaner

Detailed instructions and free Tools

Preventive steps to avoid virus programs

Reprinted with permission from Threatexpert.com

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